Summer Music Festivals

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Spending a weekend at a music festival is a fun, popular way to enjoy oneself while school’s not in session. Below are some big festivals coming to the DC-Metro area.

Festival: Governor’s Ball

When: June 5-7

Where: New York, New York

Cost: $305

Headliners: Drake, The Black Keys, Deadmau5, Lana Del Rey, Florence + The Machine, Bjork, Marina and the Diamonds, Charli XCX, and Kiesza

 

Festival:  Bonnaroo

When: June 11-14

Where: Manchester, Tennessee

Cost: $349.50

Headliners: Mumford & Sons, Deadmau5, Kendrick Lamar, Florence + The Machine, Hozier, Tove Lo, and Childish Gambino

 

Festival: Warped Tour

When: June 17 – August 8

Where: Over 40 states across the U.S.

Cost: Dependent on venue

Headliners: Boy Meets World, Candy Hearts, Youth in Revolt, Sirens and Sailors, and Matchbook Romance

 

Festival:  Lollapalooza

When: July 28-31

Where: Grant Park, Chicago

Cost: $120 per day

Headliners: Radiohead, Lana Del Rey, Future, Ellie Goulding, Major Lazer, G-Eazy, The 1975, HAIM, Martin Garrix, Bastille, Bryson Tiller, and X Ambassadors

*All ticket prices are for general admission.  Tickets may be sold out and prices vary for different packages.

Local Events:

Emancipator with Bunk Buddha + Space Apes (Electronic)

April 22nd at 8:30pm

Tally Ho Theatre, Leesburg, VA

South Asian Art and Fusion Festival (Indian)

April 24th at 11:30am

Jammin Java Café, Vienna, VA